Cookie Policy:
Effective Date: September 27, 2025
Website Title: Raagni’s Kitchen
Website URL: https://raagniskitchen.blogspot.com/
Contact Email: dslrnetwork@gmail.com
At Raagni’s Kitchen, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, personalize content, deliver relevant advertisements, and analyze traffic. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, why they are important, and how you can manage or disable them.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you should adjust your browser settings or stop using our Website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. These files contain information that helps websites recognize your device and remember preferences for future visits.
Cookies may:
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Store login details
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Remember language preferences
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Track browsing behavior
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Provide analytics data
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Enable personalized advertising
 
Cookies do not usually contain personal information, but they can be linked to identifiable data if provided voluntarily.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Raagni’s Kitchen uses different types of cookies for functionality, performance, advertising, and analytics.
2.1 Essential Cookies
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Required for the Website to function properly.
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Enable core features such as navigation, recipe browsing, and secure access.
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Cannot be disabled in our system.
 
2.2 Performance Cookies
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Collect data about how visitors use our Website.
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Help us analyze which recipes are popular and improve site performance.
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Do not identify individuals directly.
 
2.3 Functionality Cookies
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Remember your preferences, such as language, display settings, or saved recipes.
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Enhance user experience by personalizing content.
 
2.4 Advertising Cookies
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Used by Google AdSense and third-party advertisers.
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Track browsing behavior to deliver personalized ads.
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May use cookies like the DoubleClick DART cookie.
 
2.5 Analytics Cookies
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Help us measure traffic and understand visitor behavior.
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Services such as Google Analytics may place these cookies.
 
3. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are essential for delivering a smooth user experience on Raagni’s Kitchen. Specifically, we use cookies to:
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Improve Website Performance – Monitor load speeds and optimize recipe pages.
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Enhance User Experience – Save browsing preferences for return visits.
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Serve Personalized Ads – Work with Google AdSense to show relevant ads.
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Track Analytics – Understand what recipes our readers love the most.
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Maintain Security – Detect fraudulent activity and prevent unauthorized access.
 
4. Google AdSense and Cookies
Raagni’s Kitchen displays ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to improve advertising.
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DART Cookie: Allows Google to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to our Website and other websites.
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Personalized Ads: Based on your browsing behavior, interests, and demographics.
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Opt-Out Option: You may opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings.
 
Google may also use third-party vendors that set cookies for ad delivery.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
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Google Analytics (traffic measurement)
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Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest sharing buttons)
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Affiliate Programs (Amazon Associates, etc.)
 
Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
6. Cookies and Data Privacy
While cookies collect information about browsing behavior, they do not store sensitive personal data such as passwords or credit card details.
Data collected through cookies may include:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referral sources
 
This data helps us improve the Website but is not used to personally identify you without your consent.
7. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have full control over cookies and can manage them through your browser settings.
7.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
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Accept or reject all cookies
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Delete cookies already stored on your device
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Block third-party cookies only
 
7.2 Instructions for Popular Browsers
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Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
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Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
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Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
 
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
8. Consent to Cookies
When you first visit Raagni’s Kitchen, a cookie banner or pop-up may appear asking you to accept cookies.
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By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies.
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You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting browser settings.
 
9. Children’s Privacy and Cookies
Raagni’s Kitchen does not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children under 13. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us at dslrnetwork@gmail.com, and we will delete it.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or advertising practices.
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Updates will be posted on this page.
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The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest revision.
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Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
 
11. Relationship with Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. While this document focuses on cookies, the Privacy Policy provides a broader explanation of how we handle personal data.
12. Disclaimer About Cookies
Please note:
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Disabling cookies may limit certain features of Raagni’s Kitchen.
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We cannot guarantee that all cookies placed by third-party services are covered in this document, as those parties may update their practices independently.
 
13. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of your jurisdiction. Any disputes related to cookies or privacy will be resolved under the applicable courts.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on Raagni’s Kitchen, please contact us:
Raagni’s Kitchen
Email: dslrnetwork@gmail.com
Website: https://raagniskitchen.blogspot.com/
15. Extended Explanation of Compliance
This Cookie Policy ensures compliance with:
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Google AdSense policies – clear explanation of advertising cookies.
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – explicit user consent and opt-out options.
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CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – informing users of their rights to opt out of data collection.
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ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law) – transparency about cookie usage.
 
By providing detailed cookie information, Raagni’s Kitchen protects users’ rights and builds trust with its audience.
16. Final Statement
Cookies play an essential role in creating a smooth and personalized experience on Raagni’s Kitchen. They help us deliver better recipes, useful cooking tips, and relevant ads while ensuring the Website remains free to access.
By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Cookie Policy.
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